Tinea Versicolor

Pityrosporum value is a type of yeast that is found in the skin surface and the overgrowth of this yeast affects the natural color of the skin. In this condition, you start developing patches that are either darker or lighter to the skin color.Some common cause of tinea versicolor includes:

Hot and humid weather

Oily skin

Weak immune system

Hormonal changes

Mostly found in adolescents and young adults, symptoms of tiny Versicolor are:

Lighter or darker patches

Dry, itchy, and scaly

Disappear in cool weather

Pink, red, tan or brown colored patches

Increased sweating

Contact us to heal the discolored patches that are causing embarrassment to you. At Astoria Skincare, we first diagnose the skin to find out the potential causes of this disease. A few tests will be needed to confirm the skin disorder. Once done, you will be sent under regular medication. As this is an infection, antifungal creams and shampoos will be used for killing the cause. Because it is a case of discoloration the cure will take a few weeks. The effect will be slow and steady and can permanently cure the problem.